Lower Ball Joint (All Other Models)

Raise vehicle and support under lower control arms. Visually inspect ball joint. Wear is indicated by position of 1/2" diameter nipple into which the grease fitting is threaded. On a new or unworn ball joint, the nipple will extend 0.050" beyond surface of ball joint cover. Normal wear will cause nipple to become flush or recessed into cover. Replacement is then required. See Figure.